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Taste of Greystones 2023 Sees Action Despite Difficult Conditions

27th August 2023
The winner of Class 1 in the Taste of Greystones 2023 is Crazy Diamond, the Archambault 31 helmed by Paddy Barnwell

On its 10th anniversary and in very difficult conditions, the 2023 Taste of Greystones Regatta hosted by Greystones Sailing Club managed to set two races off over the two days (Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 August).

With over 60 entries, the event yet again proved its popularity with entries from Malahide, Poolbeg, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow, Arklow and Courtown, as well as the home club Wicklow.

Winner of Class 1 was Crazy Diamond, the Archambault 31 helmed by Paddy Barnwell, while the Corby 25 Fusion came first in Class 2, the Impala 28 Kahera topped the Class 3 table, and the Elan 333 White Pearl led the non-spinnakers.

James Kirwan, General Manager of sponsor BJ Marine, presents Paddy Barnwell, helm of Crazy Diamond, with the Taste of Greystones Regatta TrophyJames Kirwan, General Manager of sponsor BJ Marine, presents Paddy Barnwell, helm of Crazy Diamond, with the Taste of Greystones Regatta Trophy

Also entered were four Dublin Bay 21s who competed in a class of 24 White Sail class boats

In addition, this year’s Taste of Greystones hosted the inaugural Formula One class Nationals as the club looks to reconstitute this great class. The Nationals were won by Usain Boat, skippered by Marty O’Leary.

Four Dublin Bay 21s competed in a class of 24 White Sail class boats at the  Taste of Greystones RegattaFour Dublin Bay 21s competed in a class of 24 White Sail class boats at the  Taste of Greystones Regatta

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Published in Greystones Harbour
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